Deed Undone (1989)
Frans van de Staak, Holland's most prominent avant-garde director, made this film "...about people who want to get something done. I leave out the why as well as the results. What's left is the moment of endeavour. There are two couples. The four characters are played by eight actors. There is little dialogue. Sometimes a couple does not seem to live together, just to be alive together in the same room. Each one of them at one time walks through an anymous part of Amsterdam. They put their feet down with a will, clicking their way through town. We do not know where or why they are going. To a meeting, to get some exercise, nowhere? They have difficulty in communicating. They leave notes to each other on the table rather than talk. The film sometimes mocks their intensity. It is surprising that such a strange film can keep the viewer's attention for an hour and a quarter. But it certainly does. (Dutch Fim 1988-89)
Cast
- Thom Hoffman - Anton
- Martien van den Ouwelant - Anton
- Olga Zuiderhoek - Brigitte
- Catherine ten Bruggencate - Brigitte
- Titus Muizelaar - Clemens
- Hans Hausdörfer - Clemens
- Chris Jolles - Diane
- Lineke Rijxman - Diane
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deed Undone about?
- Frans van de Staak, Holland's most prominent avant-garde director, made this film "...about people who want to get something done. I leave out the why as well as the results. What's left is the moment of endeavour. There are two couples. The four characters are played by eight actors. There is little dialogue. Sometimes a couple does not seem to live together, just to be alive together in the same room. Each one of them at one time walks through an anymous part of Amsterdam. They put their feet down with a will, clicking their way through town. We do not know where or why they are going. To a meeting, to get some exercise, nowhere? They have difficulty in communicating. They leave notes to each other on the table rather than talk. The film sometimes mocks their intensity. It is surprising that such a strange film can keep the viewer's attention for an hour and a quarter. But it certainly does. (Dutch Fim 1988-89)
- Who directed Deed Undone?
- Deed Undone was directed by Frans van de Staak.
- Who stars in Deed Undone?
- Deed Undone stars Thom Hoffman, Martien van den Ouwelant, Olga Zuiderhoek, Catherine ten Bruggencate, Titus Muizelaar, Hans Hausdörfer.
- How long is Deed Undone?
- Deed Undone has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Deed Undone?
- Deed Undone is a Drama film.
- Where was Deed Undone produced?
- Deed Undone was produced in Netherlands.